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Cargojet business soars as e-commerce takes off
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Cargojet Inc. shares surged to a record high after it reported that revenues soared 65 per cent as e-commerce…
Fireworks, ammonium nitrate likely fueled Beirut explosion
Fireworks and ammonium nitrate appear to have been the fuel that ignited a massive explosion that rocked the Lebanese capital of…
A collaborative response to a global pandemic
When the COVID-19 virus was declared a global pandemic, businesses of all sizes from coast-to-coast were faced with difficult…
Trade dispute panel set up for South Korea Japan case
GENEVA — World Trade Organization members on Wednesday created a dispute panel to rule on a complaint by South Korea against Japan…
Pandemic highlights food’s murky supply chains
Six months ago, you may not have thought much about where your groceries were produced. But chances are you're thinking about it…
CAMSC annual procurement fair goes virtual
Toronto – CAMSC held its 16th annual Diversity Procurement Fair virtually from July 21-23, with attendees of the annual multi-day…
E-commerce sales up 99 per cent
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says online retail sales doubled as the measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic were enacted.
A new…
China tells US to close consulate in Chengdu
BEIJING — China ordered the United States on Friday to close its consulate in the western city of Chengdu, ratcheting up a…
CP Rail forecasts earnings growth despite drop in second quarter profits
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is forecasting adjusted earnings growth in 2020 despite a sharp drop in profits in the second…
Pandemic hits railroader Union Pacific
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific's second-quarter profit fell 28% from a year ago as carload revenue tumbled in the coronavirus…
Cargo jet burns at Shanghai airport
BEIJING — A cargo jet caught fire at a Shanghai airport on Wednesday but no casualties were reported.
The Shanghai fire…
CN Rail recalling some of its 4,000 laid off workers
MONTREAL, Ont. — Canadian National Railway Co. has laid off about 4,000 employees from its workforce this year as profits sagged…